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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
Brody plays these hairpin temperamental turns for maximum comedic effect in what’s probably the funniest of his Anderson performances.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Even young kids, who can be temperamental and are still learning to socialize, have trouble always being kind.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 15 May 2025
Known for its porous, temperamental nature, Mizunara imparts a distinctive flavor profile with floral, herbal and nutty characteristics.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This August Wilson adaptation pits Viola Davis’ eponymous temperamental blues singer against her lover, her white producers, and, occasionally, her bandmates.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 7 May 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Even young kids, who can be temperamental and are still learning to socialize, have trouble always being kind.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 15 May 2025
Known for its porous, temperamental nature, Mizunara imparts a distinctive flavor profile with floral, herbal and nutty characteristics.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This August Wilson adaptation pits Viola Davis’ eponymous temperamental blues singer against her lover, her white producers, and, occasionally, her bandmates.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
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But no matter the depths Virgin explores lyrically, the propulsive rhythms and uplifting synths could easily get play time in a moody club.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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Her disarming, ethereal vocals soar as a subtle-yet-intentional drum beat sets the tone for this moody track.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
13 June 2025
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But David’s volatile behavior, which includes smashing a glass coffee table to pieces in front of the other children, quickly turns them into unwelcome guests.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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That matters for investors seeking capital preservation as equity and bond markets remain volatile.—
Artem Milinchuk,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Outfits that once felt aspirational quickly become irrelevant, leaving behind a cycle of impulsive purchases, lukewarm satisfaction, and the constant itch for reinvention.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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Back in 1937, Winfield James, Harry Caldwell and Jimmy Pickard — three impulsive teens from Abilene, just out of high school and trying to avoid summer jobs — paddled a small canoe some 660 miles down the Colorado from Ballinger, Texas, to the Gulf of Mexico.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But for investors who are wary of the susceptibility of Argos’s sales to the unpredictable nature of the weather, the team is ramping up its efforts to expand its products to include stockless ranges.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The head of the European Central Bank said inflation has become more unpredictable due to shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — and that policymakers need to take the possibility of such extreme scenarios into account and communicate them to the public as well.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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For manufacturers using Odoo, a strategic approach to agentic AI can help prepare for unstable markets, rising costs, shifting customer demands and hostile geopolitics.—
Dmitriy Stepanov,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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But Haiti remains unstable, Columbus' Manuel said, disputing the government's claim that conditions have improved there.—
Danae King,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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